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The Mom Body Image Roller Coaster. I've struggled with depression for many years. And with it my weight. And of course pregnancy and motherhood brings on a whole new level of mental and physical challenges. Back in 2005 when my husband and I were trying to conceive our first child (for a … [Read more...]
Just before getting pregnant with Ellie in 2009, my psychiatrist suggested I have my thyroid levels checked. She said that some times abnormal thyroid levels can cause psychiatric symptoms such as depression and fatigue, so it was worth a look. No one had ever suggested checking my thyroid before, … [Read more...]
In June, Katy guest posted here on Motherhood Unadorned "On Being Pregnant, Again" , sharing her emotional struggle with an unplanned pregnancy. Please read her story here, which is so heartfelt in its honesty. I'm happy to tell you that her 3rd daughter Asher Eleanor was born this week, and Katy … [Read more...]
This is part 3 of Jill Ackfield’s story of her 10-year journey through infertility and the birth of her preemie daughter Lilly. This post is actually a “prequel” to her story, as it was written before Jill got pregnant while she was in the midst of her infertility struggle. I certainly … [Read more...]
I'd like to give a very warm welcome to a fabulous online friend of mine Jill. She is such a ray of sunshine. I *met* Jill when she purchased one of my necklaces for her grandmother. Her super sweet husband Joe then surprised Jill for Christmas with her very own EllieAdorn mama necklace. Jill … [Read more...]
Allrighty! Friday kicks off July, and I really can't believe it. I've been blogging now for almost 6 months and it's been quite an adventure. I've learned SO much. Have *met* some truly amazing women, and have found and offered support in more ways than I can count. I love it. And I love you for … [Read more...]
GUEST POST By: Cristina Ward, Mom of 3-year-old Sofia To My Sofia, Yes I wanted a child. I wanted Sofia so badly, I promise. It took me a very long time to get pregnant and we didn’t know how it wasn’t happening. My husband and I had been married for 5 years and we both felt it was time, we … [Read more...]
Infertility is a topic that is of great importance to me as a woman, blogger and now a mom. I went through minimal infertility issues--in the grand scheme of things--and was able to conceive both of our kids with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) after one try (with Ronin) and two tries (with Ellie). … [Read more...]
Having gone through fertility treatments myself (3 IUIs), I find this fascinating and very true. I was definitely a "Doer." What were/are you? Have a good Friday. From Today.com http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42096898/ns/today-books/# Marc Sedaka pens book that helps men communicate with and support … [Read more...]
Having gone through fertility treatments myself (3 IUIs), I find this fascinating and very true. I was definitely a "Doer." What were/are you? Have a good Friday. From Today.com http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42096898/ns/today-books/# Marc Sedaka pens book that helps men communicate with and support … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: By Katie Tamblingson of Kady Did Blog This is hardest post to write so far, and probably one of the hardest of my life. I was debating about writing it at all. I tend to be a more private person, and come from a private family. Isaiah and I were talking one day, and he said I should. … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: From It's A Preemie Thing Blog. Written by Summer: Mother to Malachi It all started when this guy met this girl….wait, no it started before that! I (Summer) was going to nursing school and got some news, little did I know then, that was going to change my life in many ways. I had … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: By Liz Nyholm, Mom & Artist www.LizPaints4.Etsy.com My name is Liz and I am 37 years young. :) I am happily married to my husband, Pete, for over 5 years and we are proud parents to a very energetic 15-month-old son, Jacob. I'm a SAHM. We also have a lively five-year-old dog … [Read more...]
I remember like it was yesterday... John and I decided to start TTC in January of 2006, planning for the baby to be born in a certain window later that year. We were trying to avoid the completion of one of John's games. It seems SO silly looking back that we actually stressed out so much about … [Read more...]
GUEST POST: By Lara Mark, Mom, Owner of Doll Baby Inc. and Lara Mark Photography Hi I’m Lara. I’m 35 years old, have a wonderful caring husband, a beautiful 13-month-old daughter, and live in gorgeous Castle Rock, Colorado. I’m blessed to stay at home with my baby girl, while … [Read more...]
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